All Obituaries

Virginia E. Babine, 89, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Dexter Healthcare in Dexter. She was born on February 21, 1929 to Percy and Nellie (Hutchins) Burgess in Biddeford and educated in local schools.   She worked for Kennebunk Laundry and then Howard Johnson’s as a cook. She then went on to raise her five children. She was a member of the American Legion, Ladies Auxillary in Lyman. She was an avid knitter, she knitted afghans, booties, and homecoming outfits for her grandkids....

Irene L. Dion, 93, of The Inn at Atlantic Heights, formerly of Biddeford, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Southern Maine Health Care, in Biddeford.  She was born April 24, 1925 in Biddeford a daughter of Alfred and Rose (Ross) Lamirande and was educated locally.   On November 6, 1946, she married Robert F. Dion at St. Joseph’s Church.   She had worked as a sales clerk in specialty shops, including The Children’s Shop and JoAnn’s Dress Shop, as well as at...

Albert R. Coulombe, 62, of Biddeford died peacefully, July 2, 2018 at his home. He was born January 3, 1956 a son of Albert J. and Marguerite Y. (Laliberte) Coulombe. He was a graduate of Biddeford High School in 1974 and attended the University of Maine at Orono.   Albert was a modest, kindhearted, dedicated, loyal, and hardworking man. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends talking about sports and politics. He loved special occasions and holidays spent with his many...

Patrick Michaud, 94, of Biddeford, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.  He was born June 18, 1924 in Eagle Lake, a son of Octave and Emelia (LaFerriere) Michaud and was educated in Eagle Lake schools and came to Biddeford in 1942.   On February 6, 1943 he married Pearl Levesque   Patrick served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Wounded 4 times, he received the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, a Bronze Star along with other...

Yvette St. Onge, 94, of Biddeford, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home.  She was born February 1, 1924 in Biddeford a daughter of Ernest and Elise (Lizotte) Nolette and was educated at St. Joseph’s School.   On September 6, 1948 she married Edward St. Onge in St. Andre’s Church.  She worked several years at the Pepperell Manufacturing Co. and several years at Saco Tanning.  She worked for 3 years at the Maremont Corp. retiring in 1982.   Yvette was...

Richard A. Cook, 72 of Biddeford died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Maine Medical Center following a long illness.  He was born February 26, 1946 in Biddeford the son of Maurice and Laurette (Richard) Cook and was educated in Saco Schools, graduating from Thornton Academy in the class of 1964.  On September 5, 1966 he married Doris Guay in St. Andre’s Church.   Dick was a self-employed florist at Heritage House of Flowers in Sanford and in Biddeford.  He was a...

Caroline E. Pierce 83 of Biddeford, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Saco.   Please do not send me flowers I can no longer see instead, give to something worthy for the living.   Raise your children with love and understanding hug them and tell them you love them – often.  They are the future and carry future generations.     Forgive each slight and cause of pain, which we are all guilty of giving and receiving.     For those who...

Lucille Poulin, 82, of Biddeford died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Southridge Living and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born October 18, 1935 in Biddeford, was educated locally and attended Gorham State College.   On September 4, 1961 she married Maurice C. Poulin in St. Joseph’s Church.   Lucille had worked as a bus driver with the Saco School Department.  She enjoyed Arts and Crafts, Traveling and spending time with her family.   She is survived...

Robert J. Dube, 96, of Biddeford, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.  He was born July 29, 1921 in Biddeford a son of Edmond and Aurore (Lamirande) Dube and was educated at St. Andre’s School.   On January 6, 1945 he married Pauline Beaudoin in St. Andre’s Church   He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.    He had worked at the Pepperell Mills for over 25 years.  He then went on to The Saco Tannery and...